Installation [12/2017 - 10/2020]: Procedure
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
*a Paintmark When installing a new front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:
- Align the paintmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.
*a Matchmark When reusing the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:
- Install 2 new O-rings, a new plate and new No. 2 connector to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - ]
- Align the matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.
- Install 2 new O-rings, a new plate and new No. 2 connector to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.
- Temporarily tighten the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
- Temporarily tighten the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (lower side) to the front lower suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.NOTE:
- Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
HINT:
Fully tighten the bolt after stabilizing the suspension.
Bolt Nut
- CONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE
- Connect the No. 4 height control tube to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - ]
- Connect the No. 4 height control tube to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.
- CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH
See step 9
- CONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- CONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH
- CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
See step 6
- CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
See step 7
- INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL WIRE LH
- AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING A FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER)
HINT:
Move the air pressure according to the instructions on the Techstream.
See step 1
- AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING THE 2 FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS)
HINT:
Move the air pressure according to the instructions on the Techstream.
See step 2
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
- Install the front wheel.
- Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
- Remove the front wheel.
- Jack up the front lower suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the front lower suspension arm assembly is placed in a horizontal position.WARNING:
- Do not raise the jack up too high.
- The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.
NOTE:- When jacking up the front lower suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
*a Wooden Block *b Jack
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
- Install the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
- Fully tighten the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH bolt.
Torque: 110 N.m (1122 kgf/cm, 81 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
- Install the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
- INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
See step 11
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2017 - 10/2023]
- INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- INSTALL RADIATOR COVER PLATE (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- CONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE
Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2017 - ]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2018 - 10/2020]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2017 - 10/2020]
- CHECK HEIGHT CHANGE OPERATION
Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2017 - ]
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]
- ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2017 - 10/2020]